“Warning: once you make these, you’ll be asked to bring dessert to every gathering.”

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These classic cream puffs feature light, airy pastry shells filled with a rich, silky vanilla cream. Perfect for an elegant dessert that’s easier to make than it looks!

For the Pastry Shells (Choux Pastry):

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup (1 stick / 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Cream Filling:

  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream, cold

  • ⅓ cup whole milk, cold

For Serving:

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

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